26 August 2026

PFA AWARDS FOR NICO O’REILLY AND HAYDEN HACKNEY

SEG congratulates Manchester City's Nico O’Reilly and Everton's Hayden Hackney on their success at the 53rd annual PFA Awards, held on 25 August in Manchester. Nico was named the Men's PFA Young Player of the Year. Hayden was named the Championship PFA Players' Player of the Year. He earned his award during his final season (2025-2026) at Middlesbrough.

The Professional Footballers’ Association Awards honour and celebrate the best football players in England across the Premier League, the EFL Championship and the divisions below, men's and women's, for the 2025–26 campaign. Both awards are voted for by the players themselves: Nico and Hayden were chosen by the professionals they line up against every week.

SEG represents both players and negotiated Hayden's summer move to Everton. Recognition from your own peers is the highest compliment a footballer can get, and having two of our players honoured on the same evening is something we are very proud of.